Scheduled MonumentsScotlandKing's Knowe, settlement and field system 260m S of Vestinore
Post-Medieval · Settlement and field system 260m s of vestinore

King's Knowe, settlement and field system 260m S of Vestinore

Scotland
HES SM13065
Period
Post-Medieval
Site type
Settlement and field system 260m s of vestinore
Nation
Scotland
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Overview

History & significance

King's Knowe is a post-medieval settlement and field system located 260 metres south of Vestinore in Shetland, Scotland. The site comprises the remains of domestic and agricultural structures characteristic of early modern settlement patterns in Shetland, reflecting the crofting traditions and land management practices of the region during the post-medieval period. The field system visible at the site demonstrates the organization of arable and pastoral land typical of small-scale farming communities in the Northern Isles during this era. The designation as a scheduled monument reflects its archaeological importance in understanding settlement history and subsistence strategies in Shetland.

King's Knowe, settlement and field system 260m S of Vestinore is a scheduled monument protected by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13065. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is King's Knowe, settlement and field system 260m S of Vestinore?

King's Knowe is a post-medieval settlement and field system located 260 metres south of Vestinore in Shetland, Scotland. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic Environment Scotland under reference SM13065.

What period does King's Knowe, settlement and field system 260m S of Vestinore date from?

King's Knowe, settlement and field system 260m S of Vestinore dates from the post-medieval period, and is classified as a settlement and field system 260m s of vestinore. It is one of over 32,000 scheduled monuments protected across Britain.

Who is responsible for protecting King's Knowe, settlement and field system 260m S of Vestinore?

King's Knowe, settlement and field system 260m S of Vestinore is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic Environment Scotland — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in Scotland. The official designation reference is SM13065.

What other scheduled monuments are near King's Knowe, settlement and field system 260m S of Vestinore?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including King's Knowe, ring cairn and prehistoric house 380m S of Vestinore (0.1 km), Cunningsburgh,steatite workings N and S of Catpund Burn (0.7 km), Cloddie Knowe,broch 370m SSW of Aith (2.2 km).

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